Originally Posted by Robojo (Post 2342099)

I vote NAY. ITS ALL ABOUT MONEY. Why can't we grow one plant for ourselves? No. Until that part changes.

Originally Posted by DaddyD (Post 2342176)

I have absolutely no problem with people who are against cannabis legalization due to their beliefs that it's either unhealthy / bad for people & society, a gateway drug leading to harder drugs being used, etc., as long as they would also vote for making alcohol, all nicotine products, fast food & sugar-filled soft-drink illegal as well.

But anyone who would vote against allowing adults to use cannabis--but who they themselves drink alcohol or smokes cigars or cigarettes--is a complete & utter hypocrite.

Originally Posted by justjim (Post 2342185)

It is Russian Roulette to buy it on the street. Thousands die because they buy it that way.

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2341885)

You theory flawed, first you have find scrupulous doctor that will go against ethic’s to just give prescription for controlled substances. But, I could see some doctors getting kick backs just like pushing some pills. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by blueash (Post 2341947)

What? Marijuana is not a controlled substance? What have you been smoking if you believe that. It is a Schedule one controlled substance right up there with heroin, LSD and meth. Which means there is no known legitimate use for the med and even prohibits almost all research.

The Biden administration has asked that it be reclassified as a lower category 3 controlled substance but there has not been any finalization of his effort which he began in 2022. But it getting closer.

After reclassification as a Schedule 3 controlled drug it will still be illegal under federal law to possess, grow etc except for legitimate medical uses. It will not decriminalize nor "legalize" pot. No matter what Florida does, possession will still violate Federal law. Attempts have been made to decriminalize on the federal level which results, of course, in the usual accusations of "soft on crime" and "must support the cartels" garbage.

A bill to decriminalize, remove marijuana from the controlled substance list, passed the House (HR 3617) in 2022 but died in the Senate under the threat of filibuster and the usual political infighting and posturing. Since the House changed parties there has been no action on the issue.

Originally Posted by Remembergoldenrule (Post 2341984)

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) advocates for careful consideration of potential immediate and downstream effects of marijuana policy changes on children and adolescents. Marijuana legalization, even if restricted to adults, may be associated with (a) decreased adolescent perception of marijuana’s harmful effects, (b) increased marijuana use among parents and caretakers, and (c) increased adolescent access to marijuana, all of which reliably predict increased rates of adolescent marijuana use and associated problems.1-3 Marijuana use during pregnancy, occurring at increasing rates, raises additional concerns regarding future infant, child, and adolescent development.4-6]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2342284)

If it becomes a schedule 3 controlled drug, then any doctor will be able to legally prescribe it for any qualifying ailment/illness, from anxiety to pain to nausea caused by cancer treatments, and glaucoma.

And you wouldn't need a medical card to get it, you could pick it up at any pharmacy.

Originally Posted by airstreamingypsy (Post 2342012)

So we don't have to pay $500.00 a year, almost, to buy it.

Originally Posted by GATORBILL66 (Post 2342026)

Vote No, we have enough crazies on the road now. Let them go to another state if they want to get high!

Originally Posted by roob1 (Post 2342066)

Don't confuse correlation with cause. What you state does not necessarily mean cannabis CAUSES psychotic disorders, only a correlation.

Originally Posted by PootleK (Post 2342113)

I really don't care if people want to take cannabis edibles or vape in their own home. The smoking it is another matter. It stinks, it makes me nauseous, it makes your hair and clothing stink if you're in any kind of proximity to it.
You know people will smoke in their backyard, cause they have the "right to", making everyone else's backyard unusable.
Hopefully TV will have strict rules against Cannabis smoking even if made legal.

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2342289)

For that to happen it would have to be legal federally and be approved by the food and drug administration. There is no doubt it will eventually become federally legal as younger generations take over congress. Getting FDA approval is another story. That process would have to overcome the deep pocket pharmaceutical lobbing $$$$ earmarked to protect against competition for their highly profitable drugs.